Alright guys - I've usually had a pretty good social life but in the past few months, for various reasons, it seems to have tailed off a bit. I am picking up cricket again after christmas when pre-season starts, and I play piano in my spare time now, but other than that, I don't really seem to do too much other than just socialising with friends etc.

What I'm looking for is something new and different. I am very sporty, and would like to pick up a sport, but I've done a lot of the more major ones before, and I tend to get bored easily. Footy, tennis, badminton, even golf (far too slow for my liking!) and a fair few others, but I fancy something new.

So basically, I'd firstly like to ask whether any of you know any decent and slightly unusual sports? For the record, I'm in England, and I'd like it to be a sport that is obviously well known enough for there to be a club nearby for me to join. Also, not a big fan of martial arts and fighting type stuff, but could be persuaded.

Second question - what sort of stuff do you lot do other than sports that is social? As I say, I play piano, I read a lot, I do a few bits and bobs like magic tricks (again, I get pretty bored pretty quick, so know little bits about quite a lot without being great at any of it), BUT what I really want is something social. I struggle to find sort of social groups/activities to join that aren't sports groups. Any tips/ideas for those?

Thanks for any help, and if you could do with any more details about anything to help give me some suggestions, then let me know.

Your a man you should know how to fight, I would find a good MMA gym.

Try an acting, improv or comedy class.

It will...
1. bring you out of your comfort zone
2. do so with others present
3. help your verbal game

As far as unusual sports, I can't think of any that promote socializing. They're all meant to build muscle and exercise the body in one form or another.

I'd stick to non-athletic activities for socializing. The only people I see talk during exercise are the fat chicks walking at a snail-pace on the treadmill.

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Well I meant more sort of team sports, where even if you don't have a nice chat whilst doing them, you might go for a pint after the game sort of thing. Not necessarily with women, but just to make new circles of friends!

Acting/improv might be worth looking into though. Something I'd never have thought about doing, and you're right, definitely get me out of my comfort zone. Can see it working wonders for your social skills. Good call!